Sizzling Marmalade Heat

This Sizzling Marmalade Heat cocktail brings together the fiery kick of Scotch bonnet pepper with the smoothness of Scotch, creating a unique and exciting flavor profile. The infusion of pepper-infused Scotch, fresh lemon juice, and sweet orange marmalade, topped with a dash of orange bitters, delivers a tantalizing experience that is sure to awaken your taste buds. Garnished with a delicate slice of pepper, this cocktail is not for the faint of heart. Take a sip, feel the heat, and savor the complex blend of spicy and sweet flavors.

Sizzling Marmalade Heat

A fiery combination of pepper-infused Scotch, fresh lemon juice, and sweet orange marmalade, topped with a dash of orange bitters, garnished with a slice of pepper.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 Scotch bonnet or habanero pepper
  • 16 ounces Scotch whiskey
  • 1 1/2 ounces fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ounce orange marmalade
  • Dash of orange bitters
  • 2 thin slices Scotch bonnet pepper, for garnish
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Cut the Scotch bonnet pepper in half and add it to a jar with the Scotch, letting it infuse for 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. After infusing, remove the pepper from the Scotch.
  3. In a shaker with ice, combine 4 ounces of the infused Scotch, fresh lemon juice, orange marmalade, and a dash of orange bitters.
  4. Shake the mixture vigorously.
  5. Strain the cocktail into an up glass.
  6. Garnish with a thin slice of Scotch bonnet pepper.
  7. Sip and savor slowly.